Author Archives: dbrewer
Saffron butter cookie
For my variation on the classic shaker churec cookie from Azerbaijan I did not change the recipe much. I only add some saffron and make the cookie in a little circle. I also mix some into the egg yolk with …
Shaker churek cookie from Azerbaijan
The traditional shaker churek cookie from Azerbaijan is one of the most popular cookies in the country. It is almost always baked during Nowruz, a feast to celebrate the beginning of spring. The preparations for this celebration often …
Ginger and marmalade cookie
For my variation on the classic mantecadito cookie from Puerto Rico I made a sandwich biscuit in the form of a heart with a filling of marmalade. The filling of this ginger and marmalade cookie peeps out in the middle. …
Mantecadito cookie from Puerto Rico
The classic mantecadito cookie from Puerto Rico was brought to this Caribbean island by the Spanish.The name comes from the Spanish word manteca that means butter or shortening. This cookie resembles the polvoron, that crumbly Spanish Christmas cookie made with …
Phaklava apricot pastry
For my variation on the classic phaklava pastry from Georgia, I used hazelnuts and dried apricots instead of walnuts. These are two ingredients that are also widely used in Georgian cuisine. They make the phaklava apricot pastry lighter and fruitier …